The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapinghas a variety of special and exclusive editions to choose from, each one including something to make this continuation ofTheHunger Gamesseries even more exciting for audiences.Sunrise on the Reapingexpands on Haymitch’s storyfromThe Hunger Games,and it is another welcome addition to Suzanne Collins' highly popular dystopian series. It focuses on one of its most fascinating and well-loved characters, and the book has gotten the same treatment as several other highly anticipated releases through multiple editions.
Sunrise on the ReapinghighlightsTheHunger Gamesseries' longevity with audiences, as Haymitch’s solo book comes almost fifteen years after the final installment was released. It also creates the opportunity for us to dive into exclusive content that could add even more to the story, much like Collins’s previous prequeldid. However, each edition has its own benefits and pieces of content associated with them, which means that readers would need to make a deliberate choice on which edition to purchase.
4Sunrise on the Reaping: Barnes & Noble’s Edition
Barnes & Noble’s Edition Includes A Conversation With Collins and David Levithan
TheBarnes & Noblesedition ofSunrise on the Reapingincludes a conversation between Collins and her publisher, David Levithan, much like her previous prequel. Even though the Barnes & Nobles cover is the same as the regular edition, the exclusive conversation between Collins and Levithan makes up for it immensely. That interview letsSunrise on the Reapingparallel the first prequelbecause the special edition ofThe Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesalso included a conversation between these two, which largely enriched the narrative as they discussed the ideas that guided Collins' writing.
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Considering that Barnes & Noble is one of the largest book retailers, this edition also has the benefit of convenience for those who are unable to get out to a bookstore to pick upSunrise on the Reaping.Readers can easily order this edition online and have it delivered quickly, which sets it apart from most other options for the same price.Much like all other retailers, all Barnes & Noble’s orders will be shipped out upon the book’s release date, with remaining copies being available while supplies last.
3Sunrise on the Reaping: Target Edition
Target’s Edition Has Exclusive Content Yet To Be Revealed
Target’s edition ofSunrise on the Reapingalso has exclusive content, but what that specifically is has yet to be revealed.Targetannounced that they would be doing their exclusive edition of the book months before the release date, but no information on what that exclusive content for Target’s edition is has been released by the retailer. That being said, there are quite a few options for what it could be, as Target has done exclusive artwork, bonus chapters, and more for other exclusive editions.
Target’s exclusive editions also tend to sell out quickly, as seen withOnyx Storm, so the supply after the book’s release date may be minimal.
Similar to Barnes & Noble, Target’s plethora of locations and shipping options make this edition a convenient one for anyone outside the radius of a bookstore.However, Target’s exclusive editions also tend to sell out quickly, as seen withOnyx Storm, so the supply after the book’s release date may be minimal. Still, the mystery bonus content does add a level of intrigue to this option that few other editions ofSunrise on the Reapinghave.
2Sunrise On The Reaping: Waterstones Edition
Waterstones Edition Has A More Elaborate Cover
Waterstones' edition ofSunrise on the Reapingis able to stand out with a more elaborate version of the cover art, making this exclusive edition enticing for those who wish for more aesthetic book designs. This version of the prequel’s cover plays with the lighting of the central image more, adding a stronger field of depth to the crown, snake, and songbird and giving the cover a richer look. Underneath the book jacket, the hardcover edition also has gold stencil art of those three symbols, allowing this copy to be easily recognizable in both forms.
This particular edition would be good for readers who enjoy book art, asSunrise on the Reapingdoes not have a widely available edition with sprayed edges or an exclusive cover.Not only that, but Waterstones' version has 16 more pages, making this version of the latest in the line ofHunger Gamesbookseven more enticing as it could hold bonus content of its own. That will have to remain a mystery, though, as this edition is also only available on the book’s release date.
1Sunrise On The Reaping: Indigo Edition
Indigo’s Extra Pages May Also Point To Exclusive Content
Indigo’s edition ofSunrise on the Reapingdoes not have any official exclusive content, but the additional pages in this version may contain a bonus for national and international readers.TheIndigoexclusive edition of the prequel also contains an additional sixteen pages, rounding it out to 416 pages versus other editions' 400. While no announcement has been made about Indigo’s edition, those sixteen pages could also hold some bonus content for readers to uncover.
Indigo’s edition, though, is a bit more expensive, coming closer to $30 over other retailers' $25 online pricing before shipping. Yet Indigo, much like Waterstones, could be a good option for international readers who want their own exclusive editions of the book, as often those editions are made exclusive to readers in the US despite demand. No matter which edition you pick up, the story withinThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapingmakes this unforgettable dystopian series even more heart-wrenching and entertaining as we dive into the Games once more.
